Description
Rich, silky, and completely oven-free, this No-Bake Chocolate Tart pairs a crisp chocolate cookie crust with a smooth chocolate ganache filling. Chill, slice, and top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and fresh berries for an elegant, family-friendly dessert.
Ingredients
Chocolate Cookie Crust
1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Pinch of salt
Silky Chocolate Filling
8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Toppings
Whipped cream
Chocolate shavings
Fresh berries
Instructions
1. Make the crust: Mix cookie crumbs, melted butter, and salt until evenly moistened. Press firmly into the bottom and sides of a tart pan. Chill 15 minutes.
2. Heat the cream: Warm heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just starts to simmer (do not boil).
3. Melt the chocolate: Put chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Pour hot cream over chocolate and let sit 2–3 minutes. Stir until smooth and glossy.
4. Sweeten & flavor: Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until fully combined and silky.
5. Fill the crust: Pour chocolate filling into the chilled crust and smooth the top.
6. Chill to set: Refrigerate 3–4 hours, or until firm.
7. Serve: Top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and fresh berries. Slice and enjoy.
Notes
Chocolate choice: Semi-sweet gives a balanced sweetness. Use dark chocolate for a deeper flavor or milk chocolate for a sweeter tart.
Dairy-free option: Swap heavy cream with full-fat coconut cream (chilled and stirred smooth).
Make-ahead: This tart is great made 1 day ahead; keep covered in the fridge.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers (covered) up to 4 days.
Pan tips: A removable-bottom tart pan makes serving easiest. If using a pie dish, line with parchment for easier lifting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 tart)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg